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Coppell ●● IrvingLas Colinas ● ● Valley Ranch PAINTING & CONSTRUCTION ● Irving ● on any interior paint job SAVE 25% over $1000 Not valid with any other o er. Expires 3/31/13 972-745-1888 RamblerRamblerRambler March 9, 2013 50¢ New women’s club brings politics closer to the people By Will Jukes “I feel our mission is to educate our voters, inform them, and inspire them sic jurisdiction of the State Board of Education The Coppell Republican Women’s Club (which includes funding, curriculum formation hosted State Representative Bennet Ratliff to get out and really be able to talk to others about what’s going on.” and charter school oversight), but also touched and Board of Education member Pat Hardy — Kit Whitehill on issues concerning current state policy on for a meet-and-greet and talk on education and education. She devoted particular attention state government. It was a rare opportunity for really be able to talk to others about what’s go- Board of Education representative for District to quelling fears about C-SCOPE, a recently constituents to hear and engage with represen- ing on,” said Kit Whitehill, President of the Cop- 11, a chance to connect with a new element of adopted curriculum standard that has been the tatives at a higher level. The club, which formed pell Republican Women’s club. “My husband her constituency. As a result of a redistricting, subject of much media attention. in October, hopes to keep voters informed and ran for the Court of Appeals this last election. District 11 now represents both Irving and “C-SCOPE is a curriculum model that’s involved with precisely this kind of high profile I had never been involved in politics and had Coppell. being promoted by the regional service cen- engagement. been to lots of meetings and saw how important “Until November, this wasn’t in my dis- ters, and it’s the right of each school district “I feel our mission is to educate our voters, it is to not just vote, but to really be informed.” trict,” Hardy said. to choose to participate in this system, but inform them, and inspire them to get out and The meeting also gave Pat Hardy, the State Hardy gave a talk covering not only the ba- See REPUBLICANS, Page 12 Contentious vote extends contract one more year for IISD Superintendent By Amanda Casanova Huffstetler said in a letter sent The Irving Independent School out before Monday’s meeting that Board narrowly voted to extend Su- consideration of the contract exten- perintendent Dana Bedden’s contract sion is “the exact same procedure (the one more year in a decision that signi- board) has followed for years.” fied the political divisiveness of the “On the calendar, (consideration board just months before the election. of an extension) always comes after Board president Ronda Huff- the evaluation,” she said. “We follow stetler and trustees Gwen Craig, Jerry the guidelines established by the Christian and Valerie Jones voted for Texas Association of School Boards Ready to compete in their own backyard, Gerina Piller, Brittany Lang and Angela Stanford have already committed to the extension at the March 3 meeting. for superintendent contracts, evalu- playing in the North Texas LPGA Shootout in April. / Photo by John Starkey Trustees Steven Jones, Larry Stipes ations and extensions, which say, and Gail Conder Wells voted against. See SUPERINTENDENT, Page 2 Las Colinas to host spectacular golfers Solution proves elusive By Jess Paniszczyn sports. The only issue that they have had is that they Building excitement for the upcoming North haven’t had a big enough stage to shout the message Texas LPGA Shootout to be held April 25 to 28, the about the good things they do and showcase that for homeless teen problem Las Colinas Country Club hosted a Media Day on talent. Now when their ratings are up 70 percent, March 5. Three players committed to play in the they are in 165 countries and they’ve added eight By Phil Cerroni Herbert Gears and were declared the tournament, Brittany Lang of McKinney, Gerina events over the last two years and their social media People rarely fix problems they official liaison for homeless teenag- Piller of Plano and Angela Stanford of Fort Worth, following is growing; they’ve got that opportunity. don’t see on a regular basis, and they ers. Since then they have worked along with golf legend Kathy Whitworth joined This is the start of something special.” rarely do anything about problems tirelessly to help disadvantaged teen- LPGA representatives in formally welcoming area A professional golfer for 13 years, Angela Stan- they can ignore – a homeless dog agers become the successful adults business people and media representatives to the ford has been nicknamed ‘the fossil’ by some of the will roam the streets, but a homeless they have to potential to be. What new tournament. The Shootout will be The North younger, cheekier tour members. teenager will shuttle himself from separates the Advocates from most Texas region’s first LPGA Tour tournament in more “This tournament is pretty special,” Stanford couch to couch, motel room to motel organizations that reach out to home- than 20 years. said. “I’ve never been able to play in my backyard. room – maybe that is why we have less kids is that they do not focus on “Our product is fantastic; these girls are so tal- I have told people the LPGA is missing the boat by a $6 million animal shelter while all teens living on the street but only ented,” Kraig Kann, the LPGA’s Chief Communica- not being here. I understand the Dallas/Ft. Worth teenagers catch a night’s sleep at the on those who are working to stay in tions Officer, told the crowd. “The passion that these area. Las Colinas is the perfect spot for us because skate park. But people are working high school and earn their diploma. players have is off the charts. They are the greatest it kind of brings everyone to the middle geographi- to change that. Of the roughly 1,000 homeless ambassadors of their product in all of professional See LPGA, Page 5 In 2009, five women, calling or “unaccompanied youth” who come themselves the Advocates for Home- through Irving every year, 200-250 less Teens, met with Irving Mayor See TEENS, Page 12 WE CARE ABOUT YOU & YOUR FAMILY 972-253-4200 IRVING TEXAS IRVING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE

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Irving Rambler $0.50 Ford and Irving ISD, awarded Al- decided to do it. I poured my heart exandria Martinez a grand prize into in, and it’s been an incredible package that included a $5,000 journey since,” said Martinez, a stu- scholarship and a $3,000 grant to the dent at Irving High School, a soccer after-school program of her choice. See SCHOLARSHIP, Page 7

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Poll Library celebrates Muslim Journeys position Building Bridges Bookshelf Award Candidates for Irving City Council Join the Irving Public Library in been awarded to more than 800 Place 2, Rene’ celebrating the receipt of the Muslim libraries and universities across Castilla, Kensley Journeys Building Bridges Bookshelf the country. Stewart and Francis Award, 4 p.m. March 11 at West Several local municipal and Schommer choose Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle religious leaders will be on-hand to lots from a basket Road. Receipt of the award brings help celebrate the newest addition to determine their books, films and access for one year to Irving’s Public Library collection. name placement on to Oxford Islamic Studies Online to Confirmed attendees include Deputy the election ballot. the Irving Public Library system. Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Farris, Coun- Allan E. Meagher Developed by the National En- cilwoman Rose Cannaday, Imam Zia also running for dowment for the Humanities and the from the Islamic Center of Irving, Place 2 is not American Library Association, Mus- Rabbi Frank Joseph of Congregation pictured. lim Journeys is designed to address Irving Havurah and the Rev. Dominic / Photo by John Starkey the need of the American public for Colangelo from the Holy Family of trustworthy and accessible resources Nazareth Church. about Muslim beliefs, practices and Additional programs, provided the cultural heritage associated with by the Texas Muslim Women’s Norma Gonzales, who has said she is cost the district more money to get Islamic civilizations. Foundation, are being planned for Superintendent not confident in the current adminis- out of his contract,” Andrew Gold- The Muslim Journeys Build- later this year. Continued from Page 1 tration, will run uncontested for the smith said. “Let’s wait until May ing Bridges Bookshelf Award has Source: City of Irving board seat. when the election’s over, then vote ‘Contract extension is a common and With Gonzales’ support, the on this extension.” accepted practice.’” board could form a majority of trust- With Gonzales remaining the Downtown businesses add scavenger hunt But the vote, which came just ees who are critical of the district’s District 6 trustee, there are two open two months before May’s election, leadership. seats on the board. to Community Fest activities on March 23 became a political move and split Speakers told the board that the In Place 5, incumbent Gwen By Amanda Casanova who wouldn’t normally visit the the board. vote was too close to the election, and Craig is facing Lee A. Mosty and Downtown businesses will invite downtown shops. Adding to the arguments at the a change in board members could Manuel Benavidez; and in Place 7, visitors to their doors with a scaven- “The goal of the Corporate Scav- meeting was news that one candidate also mean other changes for the Mike Gregory and Randy Randle are ger hunt during the March 23 Irving enger Hunt score card that is to in the race for the District 6 trustee district that would be costly. vying for a seat. Community Fest. increase store traffic and to assist seat had been disqualified and an- “If you vote to give him another Early voting starts April 28 until Community Fest attendees will merchants with securing names other had dropped out. By default, year and something changes, it will May 7 and Election Day is May 11. be given a Corporate Scavenger Hunt and email address in order to stay score card that lists participating in touch with current and future businesses. Attendees will then have customers,” she said. to visit each business for a validation At 2 p.m. during the Community stamp. After attendees receive 12 Fest, participating merchants will store validations, they will be eligible each talk for 30 seconds about their to submit their score card for a grand business. prize drawing. They will also announce door IRVING Some business will also have prize winners and the grand prize symphony orchestra door prizes for visitors. winner will also be named. In a letter to Irving Merchants, Community Fest will take place Golden Anniversary Season • 50 Years of Great Music! Jacqueline Madden, special events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 23 supervisor for the City, stated the at Senter Park Recreation Center, event will help bring in customers 901 S. Senter. Hector Guzman, Music Director COMMUNITY CALENDAR n Mar. 9 8pm Texas and across the nation. Over Irving Symphony Orchestra the last three years, the event has This performance will feature the donated $46,000 to MetroplexCOPS. strings section of the orchestra with org and built a wall to remember many beautiful pieces of music by fallen officers Mike Johns and Donald Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Handel and Swearingin. Organizers say this year’s Borodin. The concert will be held rodeo expects to bring at least 70 in Carpenter Hall at the Irving Arts riders to Coppell and approximately Center. Tickets can be purchased at 4,000 spectators. Admission is free the Arts Center Box Office at 972-252- for spectators. Entry fee for police ARTS or visit the Irving Arts Center officers is $50 and includes all meals, website to purchase tickets online. trophies, and prizes. n Mar. 12-15 8pm n Mar.-Apr. The Crucible Fire Hydrant Flushing Arthur Miller’s classic tale of lust, be- City employees will be flushing all trayal and heroism is coming to North public fire hydrants throughout the Lake. Don’t miss this chilling tale of city during the months of March and Romance…with Strings Attached!!! the depths of mass hysteria and mob April. Irving firefighters perform March 9, 2013 • 8 PM violence. Performances are free, but flushing to check for proper water The world’s most enduring music for strings! Featuring donations will be gratefully accepted. flow and pressure, and to ensure compositions by Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Borodin and Grieg n Mar. 14 5:30-7pm that hydrants will work properly in case of emergency. State and federal Coppell Chamber Mixer! Performance at the Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75062 Come on down to the Remington in agencies require water utilities work- Valley Ranch for wine, cheese and ers to flush fire hydrants monthly to green beer! Please RSVP 972-556- circulate water and remove rust and For Tickets Call Irving Arts Center Box Office 972-252-ARTS other debris from lines. 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Member of The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce -- The Rambler is Copyrighted 2013 www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER March 9, 2013 Page 3 Volunteers kick off city’s Great American Cleanup The nationwide “Great Ameri- can Cleanup” runs from March 1 through May 31, and Keep Irving Beautiful wasted no time in kicking off their local event. KIB volunteers met at T.W. Richardson Grove Park, a part of Irving’s Campion Trails system, to attack litter from both the land and water on March 2. Kayak Power, Inc. provided all necessary equipment, so that KIB’s volunteer kayakers could brave the cold and windy weather to remove litter from the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. After receiving safety instructions and gearing up, they were shuttled in City of Irving vans by Parks Department staff to Tears, sweat, determination build a champion the Carrollton Canoe launch to start After years of support from mentors like Officer Rosario Solis (lft), Irving PAL Boxer their journey down the river back to Helping to keep things tidy, Amy and Dirk Dalhauser join KIB volunteers kayaking down the park. George Rincon makes his place in history as the sixth boxer to win five state Golden the Elm Fork of the Trinity River collecting trash. / Courtesy Photo Gloves championships. George will represent Texas in the National Golden Gloves in May In the meantime, a land cleanup in Salt Lake City, UT May 13-18. was going on with another group of we also learned some facts about the portant to respect and preserve it not Tom Adams, James Busceme, Morris Carona, Bobby Scoggins and Fort Worth’s Jose volunteers which included Service river, such as that millions of Texans just for us, but for future generations Orozco have all won five titles over the course of the tournament’s 77-year history. Learning students from North Lake depend on the Trinity for their water to follow.” / Source: Irving Police Department College. They focused on areas needs. That makes it especially im- Source: Keep Irving Beautiful along the tree line and beneath the LBJ/635 highway overpass. In Texas Comptroller recognizes total, the 30 volunteers removed ...... 800 pounds of trash and recyclables $69* D I V O R C E from the land and water. Special CRIMINAL DEFENSE FAMILY LAW Irving for fiscal transparency ● thanks also go to the City of Irving ● DWI / Suspended License Divorce / Annulment ● All Warrants ● Child Support / Paternity For the fourth consecutive year, to have earned a AAA bond rating Solid Waste Services Department for ● ● 24 Hour Jail Release Custody Modification ● Restraining Order the City of Irving has earned the Gold from both Standard and Poor’s and providing a dumpster and weighing ● Occupational License ● Protective Order Leadership Circle Award, the highest Moody’s, transparency has been a the materials. ● Protective Order ● Name Change / Adoption level a city can achieve, from the Tex- standard in Irving. The event brought in volunteers ● Misdemeanor / Felony Cases ● Domestic Violence as Comptroller of Public Accounts for “Irving was one of the first cities from throughout the Metroplex. Dirk outstanding financial transparency. to receive the Gold Leadership Circle Dalhauser and his wife Amy came Easy Payment Plans Juvenile Cases Open Saturdays and Sundays The award was launched in 2009 to Award, and now has done so for four from Dallas to experience a day on Law Offices of Vincent Ndukwe Child Protective recognize local governments across years in a row. I appreciate the work the river as well as do their part to 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy Services/CPS 1420 N. Cooper St., #112 Texas that are meeting a high level the city staff has done in posting help the environment. #409, Dallas 75207 Arlington, TX 76010 of online financial transparency by spending records to our web page and “The Trinity River belongs to all 214-638-5930 Se Habla Espanol 817-277-0196 providing residents with a clear and thus ensuring greater accountability of us, and it is our responsibility to consistent picture of spending in a to the city’s taxpayers,” Irving CFO maintain it,” Dirk said. 866-446-1400 user-friendly format. Max Duplant said. “In addition to picking up litter, *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case, if you qualify. Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. “The City of Irving deeply values While the Gold Leadership financial integrity and transparency,” Award is the highest level, a Silver Irving City Manager Tommy Gonza- award is awarded to cities that are lez said. making progress towards increasing Gerald Edelman, M.D., Ph.D. “Our staff works hard to ensure the level of transparency, and the financial information is accurate, Bronze award is given to cities that Joins the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving! current and accessible to anyone who are just beginning their transparency visits our website.” efforts. Specialist in Oncology and Hematology As one of five cities in the state Source: City of Irving ✦ Graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine ✦ Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine City Manager to receive alumni award with a subspecialty in Medical Oncology Irving City Manager Tommy berg Businessweek as one of its Top ✦ Principal Investigator at the Mary Crowley Medical Research Center Gonzalez will be named a Texas Tech 50 “Best Places to Live” and by 24/7 ✦ Has served the Irving Community since 1991 University Distinguished Alumni Wall St. as one of the Top 20 Best Run for his innovative leadership, which Cities in America. led to the City’s receipt of the 2012 Despite the sluggish economy, Accepts most Health Plans Malcolm Baldrige National Quality the City of Irving has had much including Medicare Award, the nation’s highest award economic development success. In 972-253-4245 for operational excellence. The City 2012, jobs added or retained in Irving 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 350, Irving, TX 75061 of Irving was the first municipality totaled 7,642. In addition, more than in Texas to receive the award and $180 million of taxable investment the second city in the nation since was added to the community. In the Baldrige inception 25 years ago. a relatively short amount of time, “It will be an honor to be back in the city’s appearance has improved Lubbock and celebrate with my alma dramatically with corridor enhance- mater,” Gonzalez said. “I’m always ments, the removal of substandard pleased to share what I’ve learned structures and strengthened code through our implementation of Lean enforcement. Moreover, Irving has Six Sigma principles and Baldrige cri- realized a historic crime rate decrease teria. The journey drove tremendous for eight consecutive years with an results for which we are proud, and overall 43 percent reduction in vio- the awards underscore the fact that lent crime. private sector business principles Prior to joining the City of Irving, apply to government as well.” Gonzalez was Assistant City Manager Gonzalez became the Irving in Dallas; City Manager of Harlin- City Manager in 2006 and oversees gen; and he served in a number of a $500 million City budget and more positions with the City of Lubbock, than 2,100 City employees. Through including Deputy City Manager. the use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS), the Gonzalez earned a master’s organization found breakthrough im- degree in public administration provements in City services provided from Texas Tech University and a to residents, visitors and the business bachelor’s degree from Eastern New community. The City of Irving has Mexico University in Portales, NM. saved more than $44 million and He was a recipient of Eastern New 50,000 hours in productivity through Mexico University’s Outstanding the use of LSS methodologies. Alumni Award in 2012. Gonzalez is The City also received a double also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black AAA bond rating from Moody’s and Belt from the University of Texas at Standard and Poor’s for the last six Austin. years. Irving was ranked by Bloom- Source: City of Irving

Hackberry mavs Hackberry Creek Country Club staff members, and ClubCorp president Eric Affeldt present a $10,545 check for The Dallas Mavericks Foundation to Mavericks owner Mark Cuban during halftime of the Feb. 24 game. The donation was the result of the club’s 2012 ClubCorp Charity Classic, an annual open-house event to raise funds for a variety of worthy causes. Companywide, ClubCorp raised a record-breaking $2.07 million during 2012 Charity Classic events. Pictured, from left: Hackberry employees Katie Baker and Derek Linders, Hackberry member Chris Chapman, Mark Cuban, Hackberry employee Carol Summers, Hackberry members Shiek Shah and Tricia Macaluso, and ClubCorp President and CEO Eric Affeldt and Sam Affeldt. Source:/ ClubCorp Page 4 March 9, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Athletes, wounded warriors come together for Patriot Cup

By Will Jukes SMU’s Gerald J. Ford Stadium hosted the 5th annual Patriot Cup supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. All ticket revenues for the March 1-2 event are donated to the project, a national program to support soldiers and veterans who suffered physical and psychological injuries in the line of duty. The two day tournament fea- tured local high school and college talk before the game,” Lennon said, level lacrosse teams. Throughout grinning. the weekend, players and parents He also emphasized the impor- interacted with wounded veterans. tance of connecting the community “This Wednesday, March 6 is with wounded veterans, a duty he actually going to be ten years, we seemed happy to perform. call it an alive day, it’s like a second “It helps big time, because the Flower Mound beat Highland Park, 12-3, in the Patriot Cup high school competition. / Photo: Patriot Cup birthday. Any soldier’s going to tell warriors get to come out and speak to you it’s the day they narrowly escaped the kids, not only about their experi- To date, the event has raised death,” said Ian Lennon, an Outreach ences in the military and stuff like over 50,000 dollars for the Wounded Coordinator for the Wounded War- that, but it gives a warrior a sense that Warrior Project and is a major draw rior. the community cares,” he continued. for the local lacrosse teams who are Lennon is a retired Marine and “Just having a warrior’s presence struggling to build a reputation. In a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Af- on the sideline, it really gets them a region of the country traditionally ghanistan where he drove a Motor T pumped up to get into the game. Any dominated by football, lacrosse is convoy, the military jargon for supply way that I can get the word out to almost as foreign as cricket. transport. He was severely wounded help my fellow Marines or Soldiers, “Yesterday we had a crowd of in Kuwait when the fuel truck he was it’s great.” 300 or 400, I think, for the SMU driving was hit by an IED. He spent “We help give soldiers benefits game—that’s a much bigger crowd several years recovering, and now he not necessarily provided by veterans’ than they usually get,” Perkins said. works with the Wounded Warrior affairs or the government,” said Tim At the end of the day though, it’s Project bringing that experience to Perkins, co-chair of the Patriot Cup. all about the soldiers. recent combat veterans still strug- Perkins has been working with “We help their families, we help gling to cope with their injuries. He the Patriot Cup for five years. them get back on their feet...serious was invited to by the Patriot Cup both “Jamie Klementz, who had a son burns, post-traumatic stress system, to perform ceremonial duties, such as playing for Navy, brought Navy down serious brain injuries because of the the coin toss, as well as to speak with to play another school two years in a IED’s,” Perkins shifted the conver- and motivate the players. row, and he had the idea of bringing sation to a more serious note. “The “Getting them pumped up for big time lacrosse to Dallas,” Perkins Wounded Warrior Project has been the game, give them a little pep continued. a great help.” Georgetown beat Dartmouth, 10-9.

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NOTICE The CITY OF IRVING, Texas will receive sealed responses in Sealed Bids will be received at the City of Irving Purchasing Department, 845 the Purchasing Division, 1st floor, W. Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75060 until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, for the purchase of CITY OF IRVING’s fee simple interest in approximate 845 W. Irving Blvd, tracts as shown below, subject to the reservation of subsurface minerals and until the date & time below & will certain other restrictions detailed in the bid specifications, (the “Properties”). open responses at the same MechanicMechanic needed needed INTEGRATED AIRLINE to keep Ground Service INTEGRATED AIRLINE The properties are being sold pursuant to V.T.C.A. Local Government Code, location for the following item: to keep Ground Service SERVICES Section 272.001. All interested parties (the “Bidders”) must submit their Bid Equipment (GSE) in proper SERVICES 1. ITB #084D-13F Hunter Equipment (GSE) in proper is looking for part-time on a CITY OF IRVING Bid Form (the “Bid Form” or “Bid”). The specifications Ferrell Road Median condition, must supply own is looking for part-time and Bid Form shall be available from the CITY OF IRVING Purchasing Divi- condition, must supply own warehouse, ramp and Improvement Plans hand tools. Applicants MUST warehouse, ramp and sion, 845 West Irving Boulevard, Irving Texas 75060, or may downloaded from hand tools. Applicants MUST customer service agents. CITY OF IRVING website http://www.cityofirving.org/Purchasing/Purchasing- Due Date: 3/22/13 @ 3 p.m. be 18 years, pass a back- customer service agents. be 18 years, pass a back- Applicants MUST be 18 Solicitations.asp or by calling Doug Janeway at 972-721-2790. Pre-Bid Mtg: 3/15/13 @ 11 a.m. ground check and drug test. years,Applicants pass a background MUST be 18 2. ITB #086D-13F Tom Braniff ground check and drug test. years, pass a background Tract A, approx. 4.59 acres: 48-Inch Water Line Must apply in person at check and drug test. 505 W 6th, DCAD #65012284010400000, vacant land, approx. 4.25 acres 1640Must West apply 23rd in Street,person at Pay ratecheck is $9.00 and drugper hou test.r. Due Date: 3/22/13 @ 4 p.m. 506 Larry, DCAD #32273500030300000, vacant land, approx. 0.17 acres Pre-Bid Mtg: 3/15/13 @ 2 p.m. 1640 West 23rd Street, Pay rate is $9.00 per hour. 510 Larry, DCAD #32273500030310000, vacant land, approx. 0.17 acres Suite 400 (upstairs) Must apply in person at 3. RFP #091M-13F Curbside Suite 400 (upstairs) Must apply in person at Tract B, approx. 6.25 acres: Dallas, TX 75261 1640 West 23rd Street, Recycling Program Dallas, TX 75261 500 W 6th, DCAD #32314500000040700, vacant land, approx.. 2.59 acres (972) 574-5160 Suite1640 400 West (upstairs) 23rd Street, 721 Rindie, DCAD #32472500060070000, vacant land, approx.. 3.33 acres Due Date: 3/26/13 @ 3 p.m. (972) 574-5160 Dallas,Suite TX400 75261. (upstairs) 722 Rindie, DCAD #32472500060080000, vacant land, approx.. 0.33 acres Pre-Bid Mtg: 3/18/13 @ 10 a.m. Dallas, TX 75261. Tract C, approx. 6.75 acres: Responses must be received in 408 W 6th, DCAD #320864500A0010000, occupied SFR, approx. 2.64 acres a sealed envelope with 430 W 6th, DCAD #32471500040060000, vacant land, approx. 4.11 acres solicitation number & due date REAL ESTATE PETS Tracts along Seventh Street, east of Tract C: on the envelope. Late responses FOR SALE 301 W 7th, DCAD #32471500010060000, vacant SFR, approx..0.24 acres, Free Chihuahua to a Caring person cannot be accepted. Information Townhouse in the Hospital District 307 W 7th, DCAD #32471500010070000, vacant SFR, approx. 0.24 acres that will provide a good home. may be found of South Irving with expensive qualities Tracts south along Iowa, and Eleventh Street: 7 years old and very loving. 801 Iowa, DCAD #32472500060150000, vacant SFR, approx. 0.16 acres at www.cityofirving.org click and appraised for $145,000. Also available Call 806-790-3510 806 Iowa, DCAD #32472500060010000, vacant SFR, approx. 0.21 acres Departments/ Purchasing completely furnished with Maytag 812 Iowa, DCAD #32473500050020000, vacant SFR, approx. 0.24 acres appliances. Call 806-790-3510 Phone: 972.721.2631 EMPLOYMENT 1016 Iowa, DCAD #32473500050130000, vacant SFR, approx. 0.31 acres 217 W 11th, DCAD #32473500050180000, occupied SFR, approx. 0.26 acres FOR SALE 221 W 11th, DCAD #32473500050170000, occupied SFR, approx. 0.49 acres Cable Order Entry Other Tracts available for Development in Same Area: MOVING SALE Part-time positions 1003 Oakland, DCAD #32316500080010000, vacant land, approx. 0.90 acres Thursday, March 7 – Afternoon-Evening Shifts Saturday, March 9 3435 North Beltline Road, Suite 120-121 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held in the first floor conference room, at City 1101 Churchill (at Chamberlain) Irving, Texas 75062 Hall, 825 W. Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75060 at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. The approval of a Contract of Sale for the purchase of the Glassware, pet paraphernalia, China table Application Hours Tues-Friday 3:00-9:00pm Property will be made by the City Council of the City of Irving at its Regular settings; Christmas! Also selling shelving, Meeting on or after Thursday, May 9, 2013. Rubbermaid storage unit, lawn mower and yard tools, computer hutch, and wrought Drivers - CDL-A The solicitation of Bids shall in no manner be construed as a commitment on Relay Drivers iron single bed with mattress/box springs. the part of CITY OF IRVING to make an award. CITY OF IRVING shall have NEEDED YESTERDAY! NO INFANT OR CHILD SUPPLIES. the absolute right to waive irregularities in any Bid, to reject any or all Bids, Great Pay & Benefits 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday and Friday or to solicit new Bids. CITY OF IRVING reserves the right to withdraw this 1 yr. exp & Hazmat REQ’D Property from any sale at any time. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 800-942-2104 ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONED UPON APPROVAL BY FOR SALE Ext. 7307 or 7308 www.totalms.com THE CITY COUNCIL. 2011 Travel Trailer BETH VAN DUYNE, MAYOR 23’4” Electric jacks & slide 214 500 3574 9am & 9pm Rambler NOTICE

Sealed Bids will be received at the City of Irving Purchasing Department, 845 W. Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75060 until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, for the purchase of CITY OF IRVING’s fee simple interest or a lease of an approximate 8,544 square foot building situated on an approximate 17,400 square foot tract of land, subject to the reservation of subsurface minerals and certain other restrictions detailed in the bid specifications, (the “Property”), located at 222 E. Irving Boulevard, Irving, Dallas County, Texas, also identified by Dallas Central Appraisal District Account Number 32000500080090000. The property is being sold pursuant to V.T.C.A. Local Government Code, Sec- tion 272.001. All interested parties (the “Bidders”) must submit their Bid on a CITY OF IRVING Bid Form (the “Bid Form” or “Bid”). The specifications and Bid Form shall be available from the CITY OF IRVING Purchasing Division, 845 West Irving Boulevard, Irving Texas 75060, or may be downloaded from CITY OF IRVING website http://www.cityofirving.org/Purchasing/Purchasing- Solicitations.asp or by calling Doug Janeway at 972-721-2790.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held in the first floor conference room, at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Boulevard, Irving, Texas 75060 at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. The approval of a Contract of Sale for the purchase of the Home delivery carrier needed Property or the lease will be made by the City Council of the City of Irving at its Regular Meeting on or after Thursday, May 9, 2013. Seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual. Requirements: The solicitation of Bids shall in no manner be construed as a commitment on the part of CITY OF IRVING to make an award. CITY OF IRVING shall have • Reliable Transportation • Good Driving Record the absolute right to waive irregularities in any Bid, to reject any or all Bids, • Valid Driver’s License • Positive attitude with willingness to learn or to solicit new Bids. CITY OF IRVING reserves the right to withdraw this • Current Auto insurance • Basic computer skills Property from any sale at any time. ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO AND CONDITIONED UPON APPROVAL BY $20 per hour earning potential. THE CITY COUNCIL. Call Tammy Pompa at 214-676-1145 for more information. BETH VAN DUYNE, MAYOR www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER March 9, 2013 Page 5 ExxonMobil recognized with President’s Volunteer Service Award Junior Achievement USA® (JA) on Service and Civic Participation ExxonMobil is one of only 33 “By recognizing and honoring ment for KPMG International and presented Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2003 to recognize the valuable JA corporate partners to be honored volunteers, we shine a spotlight on chairman of Junior Achievement with a 2011-2012 Silver U.S. Presi- contributions volunteers make in with a President’s Volunteer Service everyday heroes who are working to USA. “We are also setting a stan- dent’s Volunteer Service Award on communities and encourage more Award this year. address pressing social challenges,” dard for service and fostering civic March 6 for providing the organiza- people to serve. The Council created “Junior Achievement volunteers said Larry A. Leva, global vice chair- participation.” tion with significant volunteer re- the President’s Volunteer Service play a key role in bringing Junior man of Quality and Risk Manage- Source: Junior Achievement USA® sources during the year. ExxonMobil Award program as a way to thank Achievement to life. By sharing their provided Junior Achievement with and honor Americans who, by their personal and professional experi- more than 10,000 volunteer hours. demonstrated commitment and ences and skills with students in their “Through innovative partner- example, inspire others to engage in communities, volunteers help young Coppell ships between businesses, educaHop- volunteer service. on Overpeople to make a connection between tors and volunteers, we can prepare In 2006, Junior Achievement what they are learning in school young people to enter the workforceto e became Remington an official certifying at Valley orga- Ranchand what they will need to succeed Chamber Mixer! and succeed in a global economy,” nization for this award, which also in work and life. In so doing, they Chamber Mixer! said Alan Kelly, president of Exx - recognizes corporationsand withtake a U.S. a tour! support students, their local com- ursday, March 14th ~ 5:30 - 7:00 onMobil Fuels & Lubricants, who presence that provide volunteers to munities and America’s economic received the award on behalf of the teach JA programs anywhere in Schedulethe competitiveness,” a tour said Jack E. Kosa- company. world. on Tuesday, Marchkowski, 19thpresident and CEO of Junior “This award honors the com- “I thoroughly enjoyed the Junior Achievement USA. mitment of hundreds of ExxonMobil Achievement programor Wednesday, on leadership March“The 20th U.S. President’s Volunteer Enjoy wine, employees around the world who and professionaland communications,” receive a free EasterService Ham. Award is an outstanding volunteer with Junior Achievement said Ebony Jackson, a junior at way to acknowledge ExxonMobil cheese and and share their experiences at schools Wunsche High School in Spring ISD, and its employee-volunteers, who green beer! in their communities.” Houston. “The program inspired me demonstrate a commitment to their President George W. Bush es- to be a leader on my campus and a communities and encourage others tablished the President’s Council role model to my peers.”Call today toto schedulemake volunteering a priority.” your appointment.

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and our locker room was the back being represented with Irving having DEAD MAN DOWN R 21 AND OVER R 1:10 4:00 7:05 9:55 12:50 3:05 5:25 8:00 10:20 LPGA end of the car. So a lot of things have its businesses in this market, repre- Continued from Page 1 changed. It is exciting to see where senting the world in this direction. * OZ THE GREAT THE LAST EXORCISM 2 PG13 it is going. I think it is a cool direction to go. AND POWERFUL 2D PG 1:30 4:10 7:40 9:55 1:20 4:15 7:15 10:15 cally. I think it is a very strong place “I’m thrilled to see that the Tour There is going to be some great play, SNITCH PG13 for us to be. is back here in Dallas. It’s been a long someone is going to be a champion * OZ THE GREAT 1:40 4:30 7:10 9:50 “I can’t wait. The fans here are time since we’ve had a tournament in and our community is going to get a AND POWERFUL 3D PG awesome. I know the community Texas. We used to have maybe five or chance to have some fun. 12:50 2:00 3:45 5:00 6:45 8:00 GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD R 1:05 3:30 6:50 9:30 here loves the men. They are going to six tournaments in Texas, so we’ve “We have been working on this 9:40 fall in love with the women.” always had a great fan base here. I for three years. For the LPGA tourna- * JACK THE GIANT SAFE HAVEN PG13 Currently a Flower Mound resi- think you’re going to be pleasantly ment to fall into alignment so that SLAYER 2D PG13 1:35 4:05 7:20 10:00 1:15 4:20 7:00 9:40 dent, Kathy Whitworth played pro- surprised with the response.” it is part of the Las Colinas Country IDENTITY THIEFT R fessional golf from 1959 to 2005. As the Las Colinas Country Club’s 50th anniversary celebration * JACK THE GIANT 1:00 3:55 7:25 10:05 She holds 88 tournament titles, Club begins to celebrate its 50th is fantastic. Las Colinas Country Club SLAYER 3D PG13 SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK R more than any other golfer (male or anniversary, General Manager Ron was the foundation for Mr. Carpenter 1:45 4:50 7:30 10:10 1:25 4:05 6:55 9:45 female) in history. Woolard is excited to welcome the to build Las Colinas. I think it is just “The Tour is bigger and better,” LPGA to Irving. great for pride, reputation for the # - No Passes * - Fully Restricted Whitworth said. “When I first came “I think it is going to be a great club, and the community.” on the Tour, there were like 35 play- event,” Woolard said. “There are so The $1.3 million North Texas Tickets on sale NOW! Online or at the Theater ers. We traveled by car most of the many elements to it, from featuring LPGA Shootout will host a full-field of time. You couldn’t fly to anyplace we and showcasing some of the greatest 144 players playing 72 holes of stroke played anyway, so you had to drive. golfers in the world. Such a spectacu- play over four days of competition. Our media room was the parking lot, lar field of many different countries Tournament proceeds will benefit The Nexus Club which primarily sup- ports and raises funds for the LPGA- Why wait in lines? Irving residents recognized by Parker University USGA Girls Golf in North Texas. PURCHASE TICKETS AT HOME www.gohollywood.com Two Irving residents were recently selected among a group of nine Parker University students with the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Adam Rogers and Miles Fortner – both of Irving – received the scholastic achievement. Rogers is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Chiropractic and Bachelor Visalakshi Rao Vallury, M.D., Ph.D. of Health & Wellness from Parker University. He is a tri-10 student. Fortner Specializing in Family Practice earned his Bachelor of Health & Wellness at Parker University and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Chiropractic and Animal Chiropractic Certification ✦ University of Illinois College of Medicine from the university. He is tri-8. James Scholar Program for Independent Study Achieving top scholar rankings is no small feat among a university of extremely intelligent and talented students. A committee of faculty and stu- ✦ Mt. Sinai Family Practice Residency of Chicago, Illinois dents selected the nominees based on GPA, participation and leadership in Department of Family Medicine and Community Health academic and extracurricular activities, and school or community service. In ✦ addition to Rogers and Fortner, among those students honored were Jaymond Board Certified, American Academy of Family Physicians Clark, Genevieve Homza, Michael Longyear, Brandon Hardin, Evan Pulver, ✦ Fluent in English and Telugu Dr. Miranda Oliver and Logan Sherman. National recognition by the Who’s Who program is a tremendous scho- MEDICAL lastic achievement. The students awarded are examples of what American and Call today to schedule youth can do through their contributions to community and school. The SURGICAL an appointment! 972-253-4343 Who’s Who Among Students Program recognizes students who demonstrate CLINIC of consistent excellence. IRVING 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 325 Irving TX 75061 Source: Parker University Page 6 March 9, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com

‘Warrant Roundup’ Third grader wins Residential & Commercial Real Estate underway in Texas state art award Buying, Selling or Relocating call... The Coppell Marshal’s Office, Valley Ranch Elementary along with other law enforcement third grade student artist BILL WREN jurisdictions from across Texas are Ted Hwang’s drawing won Broker/Associate participating in the “Great Texas this year’s state Youth Art Serving Irving since 1966 Warrant Roundup,” now underway. Award. Youth Art Month is In this state-wide effort, officers will every spring and gives young (469) 951-1435 arrest people with outstanding war- artists across Texas a chance to (972) 438-1500 rants pending before their respective share their talents with state Municipal Courts. leaders and the public. Other Law enforcement agencies and Coppell Independent School cities throughout the state con- District winners included: duct roundups at different times Austin Cariker/CHS-12th grade, throughout the year, focusing on Suraya Javeri/CHS-10th grade, violators with outstanding Class C Abby Meyer & Cali Westervelt/ misdemeanor warrants; most of CMS West-8th grade. which are traffic related. Once again, Information from Feb. 22nd law enforcement agencies state-wide Supt’s Scoop are combining their efforts. Those arrested will be taken before court judges for arraignment and disposi- tion of their cases. Full payment or suitable arrangements for full pay- ment will be due at that time. Other options may include a cash bond, a Magistrate Court appearance or at- torney representation. Notices have been mailed to persons with warrants active against them. Although the concentration is on Class C charges, higher charge warrants may also be served. This is a massive and well coor- dinated warrant roundup that urges people to take care of their warrants immediately to avoid being arrested. People with outstanding city citations are strongly encouraged to appear in person or contact their respective municipal court in order Coppell High School Color Guard members Bailey Copley and Kori Burrows claim their to avoid the embarrassment of being team’s second place trophy in the Guard Regional AA Class. The junior varsity team arrested at home, work or school. competed at the Coppell Winter Guard Contest Sat., March 2. The event was hosted by Source: City of Coppell the Coppell High School Band and included more than 70 squads. / Photo by Gina Copley Keep Coppell Beautiful honored Constance Q. Zhou, MD at Keep America Beautiful conference Specialist in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Keep Coppell Beautiful was honored during the 60th anniversary Keep America Beautiful National Conference for distinguishing itself as an exem- ✦ Medical Degree in Otolaryngology from University of Texas plary affiliate organization. Receiving the Distinguished Service Citation in Southwestern Medical School, 2006 its category, the organization was honored for its outstanding community litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling and beautification programs. ✦ Residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Keep America Beautiful’s annual National Conference, which took place ✦ Joined the Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, October 2011 this year in Washington, D.C., brought together award-winning affiliates from across the country to share best practices and celebrate the successes ✦ Bilingual: English and Chinese of the past 12 months. “It’s my privilege to honor Keep Coppell Beautiful and celebrate its dedication in engaging volunteers to make its community vibrant,” said Matt Call today to schedule McKenna, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “Award-winning affiliates, such as the City of Coppell, serve as a great inspiration in our national an appointment! 972-253-4280 effort to keep America beautiful.” Keep Coppell Beautiful (KCB) has been working in the community for 2021 N. MacArthur Blvd, Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061 many years to involve citizens and businesses in keeping Coppell a clean and green place to live. KCB places high priority on outreach, engagement, involvement, and education, which raises public awareness. Source: City of Coppell Coppell ISD receives recognition for video Do you have acne? Edgenuity, a leading provider is Here,” focuses on how online and Do you have acne? of online and blended learning blended learning solutions help to solutions, recently announced the cultivate self-directed, resourceful RCTS is currently seeking men, women and children with acne winners of its “20/20 Vision” video problem solvers. to parcipate in paid clinical research studies. Compensaon contest highlighting how online Mayville’s submission, entitled and blended learning solutions “FACES,” demonstrates how Edge- varies by study. 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TELL US WHAT’S UP! 972-870-1992 Rambler www.IrvingRambler.com THE RAMBLER March 9, 2013 Page 7 DCCCD Foundation names spring STEM Scholars Link Auto Service Thirty-eight students have been extracurricular research and intern- the STEM Initiative for DCCCD’s named spring 2013 scholars for the ship opportunities. Students partici- Campaign for Excellence said. “With Domestic & Asian Vehicle Specialist Dallas County Community College pate in industry- and career-related more than 700,000 jobs in STEM District’s Science, Technology, En- seminars throughout the year, as well industries forecast for Texas by 2018, ◆ Since 1981 gineering and Mathematics (STEM) as an annual STEM summit that has these STEM scholars hold the key to ◆ Locally Owned & Operated Institute by the DCCCD Foundation. featured internationally renowned the future success of our region.” The program focuses on retaining speakers such as ocean explorer The 2012 spring semester’s ◆ ASE Master Certified Technician and encouraging top students among Fabien Cousteau and astronaut Dr. STEM Institute scholars from North Our services are listed the seven colleges of DCCCD who are Mary Ellen Weber. Lake College, their intended majors on our newly designed website: pursuing STEM-related majors; it The program’s numbers exceed and hometowns are: also helps them to transfer seamlessly state and national averages for n Madhu Gautam, mathematics, Irving www.Linkautoservice.com to four-year undergraduate degree student success and completion: a n Osaid Jaffery, mechanical engineering, or call 972-790-8208 programs in their fields. combined 89 percent of last year’s Irving 313 North Belt Line Rd. n Established as a pilot program in STEM scholars graduated with an as- Uyen Ngo, mathematics, Irving Irving, TX 75061 2009, the program involves a total of sociate degree, transferred to a four- n Armin Riazlan, electrical engineering, 80 students who are participating in year institution or are still enrolled Irving the DCCCD STEM Institute during in one of the system’s individually n Christian Smith, electrical engineering, the 2012-13 academic year. The in- accredited colleges. Irving GUARANTEED WORKMANSHIP stitute provides students with a cash “The greatest driver of economic n Landon Swalberg, mathematics, INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED stipend, personalized faculty men- development in our community will be Waxahachie AIRPORT FRWY (183) toring, help with negotiating their the quality and education of our work- Source: Dallas County Community PIONEER transfer to a four-year institution plus force,” Hunter L. Hunt, who chairs College District THUR 12 IN MAVIS All Makes and Models LOOP BRI TA O’CONNO R MacAR Collision Repair & RAILROAD Refinishing Specialists

IRVING BLVD. 404 Mavis, Irving Texas 75061 972-438-8525 Hop on Over Coppell to e Remington at Valley Ranch Chamber Mixer! and take a tour! ursday, March 14th ~ 5:30 - 7:00 Schedule a tour on Tuesday, March 19th or Wednesday, March 20th Enjoy wine, and receive a free Easter Ham. What Drives Your Dream Scholarship Essay Contest winner, Alexandria Martinez (third from lft), a senior from Irving High School, cheese and recently became the first recipient of the $5,000 scholarship. She decided the $3,000 grant she won for Irving High School will be green beer! donated towards the Tiger Fever club. / Photo by Sterling T. Steves

Magdaleno, the founder of the “We talked about maybe every Scholarship Magdaleno Leadership Institute, three years or so we’d come back and Call today to schedule Continued from Page 1 served as one of the judges respon- try to continue the momentum and player and a participant in Tiger Fe- sible for choosing the five finalists also expand those opportunities to your appointment. ver, the school spirit club she’s chosen from a field of over 2,000 entrants future students,” he said. Please RSVP: to receive the grant. “I think Ford is from across the district, in a process great. They will never understand that has been ongoing since Septem- 972-556-0014 972-556-0014 what they’re doing to change people’s ber. Magdaleno has worked with the 8707 Valley Ranch Pky. West 8707 Valley Ranch Pky. West lives. I just can’t even express to them district before, but was particularly A Capital Senior Living Community Irving, TX 75063 A Capital Senior Living Community how thankful I am.” excited for the chance to work with Irving, TX 75063 Martinez plans to put her schol- Ford, citing their enthusiasm for the www. eRemington-VR.com www. eRemington-VR.com arship towards a future in drug ad- community. 972-579-1155 diction counseling, which she hopes “The Ford Motor Company to pursue by enrolling at Texas Tech Fund has demonstrated an incred- University. For the last round of the ible commitment. We started off with contest, Martinez and four other something that was supposed to be finalists were challenged to produce really small, but because we saw the a video describing their goals and passion and the commitment that the how they plan to pursue them. The people in Irving had, the Ford Motor videos were presented at the award Company said ‘We gotta do more, ceremony before the winner was we gotta do more,’” Magdaleno said. finally announced. “We didn’t know what number “It was a very difficult choice, we would get, because nothing’s trying to narrow it down to five been done before to compare it to. students. We received hundreds of But we had approximately 5,000 hits essays, and out of those hundreds of on the website for the voting to kick essays we had to narrow it down to it off; if you looked at our pep ral- five,” said Raul Magdaleno. “Reading lies, the students were engaged and the stories was actually the hardest motivated,” said Dr. Dana Bedden, part of it. I believe in their potential, Superintendent of Irving ISD. and I believe in what they can do. Bedden was pleased with the Through their essays, these students results of the program and hopes to invited me into their worlds.” bring it back to Irving in the future.

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Main, P.hD. coastline with giant dinosaurs and of evolution in action! Of equal inter- The Arlington Archosaur Site prehistoric crocodiles was so close! est, numerous coprolites (excrement) (AAS) begins its 10 year anniver- The AAS has proven to be an im- representing nearly every animal sary dig season this spring with an portant site to science in that numer- within the ecosystem have been re- opening dig celebrating Darwin Day ous fossils of a primitive herbivorous covered. It is also an interesting site followed by a string of busy digs this dinosaur called Protohadros, several as it is among the few major dinosaur spring. The AAS will host digs nearly carnivorous dinos (theropods), a new excavations to occur within an urban every weekend in March (2, 16, 23 turtle, a new species of lungfish and setting (the DFW Metroplex). and 30) followed by an equally busy a new giant super-predator croc (& The public are welcome to help DCCCD partners with KIB for “United We Serve” month of digs in April. The AAS her babies) have all been discovered with the dig. However, no private The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) staff and spring dig season will end with a at the site. These fossils are rare fossil collecting is allowed, as all of students had a day off from their regular schedules on Feb. 22 in order to celebration of Earth Day on April 20. in North America and represent a the fossils found at the site are re- participate in a district-wide Day of Service. The AAS occurs within the Cre- unique chance to study Cretaceous turned to UTA campus for curation The “United We Serve” program involves both staff and students volun- taceous (95-100 Million year old) coastal ecosystems. Our duck billed and study. We provide the tools and teering at organizations across the county. Keep Irving Beautiful worked with sediments of the Woodbine Forma- dino, Protohadros in particular is a training, it’s fairly simple work, but the City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department to identify an area of need, tion in Arlington. The sediments of transitional species, or “missing link”, tedious and requires some heavy and decided that a paint project at Northwest Recreation Center would be the Woodbine Formation preserve an in the evolution of iguanodonts into lifting. We usually begin the day with ideal. A team of seven DCCCD staff volunteers painted the pre-school activ- ancient delta plain swamp environ- hadrosaurs (commonly called duck- free geologic tours of the AAS to first ity room and the kitchen at the center, giving a total of twenty-eight hours of ment and coastal ecosystem from a billed dinosaurs). In fact all of our time diggers to help them understand service. Team members came not only from Irving’s North Lake College, but peninsula that projected out into a fossil animals are dynamic examples what we have found and why. also from as far away as Eastfield, El Centro and the District Office to work shallow interior seaway. The ancient together for the project. North Texas peninsula is called Ru- “The DCCCD has put a priority on making a difference in the lives of dradia. This surprises many North people in our area,” said Dr. Yolanda Romero, North Lake College history Texans, as the AAS, and its ancient professor and KIB Board member. “By working together, we can show our swampland ecosystem lies with a gratitude to the communities who support us, and give back by making those short drive of the ever popular Six communities cleaner, greener, safer and more beautiful places to live.” Flags and Ranger’s Ballpark. Who Source: Dallas County Community College District would have known that an ancient

Coppell’s New Municipal Cemetery Coppell’s New Municipal Cemetery OBITUARIESBurial Gardens, Columbarium Burial Gardens, Columbarium Family Estates Family Estates www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com Clint Scott Blackstone Bonnie Brown Jordan. Preceded in NOTICES death by his father, he is survived by Clint Scott 972-304-6123Blackstone, on the his wife of 41 years, Dorenda Jordan of 972-304-6123 Arrangements by morning of February 27, 2013, a son, Irving; daughters, Penny Jordan, and Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, brother, uncle and friend to many Jeanie Rivers and husband Joseph, 972-254-4242 passed to Heaven from his beloved all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kathryn Coultas Downer, 66 mountain home on Mount Burney Julie Rivers, and Erika Watkins and July 03, 1946 – February 20, 2013 near Kingston, husband Robert; great grandchildren, Rosemary Allman, 86 Arkansas. Clint Rylee and Kaylee; mother, Bonnie Jor- November 06, 1926 – February 28, 2013 Blackstone dan; and brother, James E. Jordan, Jr. George W, Smith, Jr., 76 was born on and wife Carol, all of Savannah, Texas. February 27, 1936 – February 26, 2013 Vlasta Shrum, 94 Service was 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, May 23, 1918 – February 27, 2013 1963 to Warren March 2, 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Jimmy Brockway, 75 L. Blackstone Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed August 18, 1937 – March 03, 2013 and Jamae R. at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Dal- Arrangements by Traditional Funeral Service Applewhite. He las. Visitation was prior to the service. Chism-Smith Funeral Home, includes: embalming, casket, is survived by his father Warren and Memorial contributions may be made 972-259-7644 visitation and funeral. $3,995 stepmother Sharon, brothers Bret and to the Alzheimer’s Association. Catherine Woodford, 66 Eric, sisters Missy, Sydney and Tina. August 16, 1946 - March 1, 2013 ClintCoppell’ was a 1982s New graduate Municipal of Lewisville CemeterMaryy Sue Lumbley Marion Grantham, 74 Coppell’s New Municipal Cemetery January 8, 1939 - February 27, 2013 High School and attended the DeVry Mary Sue Lumbley, of Irving, Burial Gardens, Columbarium Manuelita Gonzales, 54 Burial Gardens, Columbarium Institute. He workedFamil iny the Estates family passed away March 4, 2013. She October 28, 1958 - February 22, 2013 floorcovering business as well as the was born on November 24, 1928 (DOB: 10/28/1958) ● Pre-Need plansFamil from othery Estates funeral homes honored construction industry. Clint has re- in Port Arthur, Raphael McAlister, 92 cently completed extensive renovation TX to James May 29, 1920 - February 26, 2013 and construction projects on his farm. Arthur Scofield Donna Badgett, 61 He had many struggles in his life and and Alma Jew- March 27, 1951 - February 27, 2013 hadwww endured.rollingoaksmemor much. He had been ialcenteron .com el Cavin. She Arrangements by www.rollingoaksmemorialcenter.com a long road to recovery since the loss taught school Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313 of his leg after a tractor accident two at T. J. Lee El- Patricia Hines summers ago.972-304-6123 Many were astounded ementary in Ir- September 22, 1928 – February 27, 2013 972-304-6123 that he survived the accident as he ving and retired Marzell Choate was pinned between a tree and the after thirty years of teaching. She was November 10, 1925 – March 1, 2013 Chism-Smith Funeral Home tractor for nearly 24 hours. Clint was a member of the Retired Teachers’ Leonard Wayne Holle a tough man. He also was a compas- Association and the Irving Book Club. April 4, 1943 – March 4, 2013 & Cremation Service sionate man, as he often reached out Sue is survived by her son, Steven Arrangements by to those in need. He was fearless, fun Lumbley and wife Bobbie of Irving; Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, loving and hilarious. He was brave daughter, Maryann Lumbley of Mes- 972-438-7900 Basic Direct Cremation Abel Cisneros, 31 and always took the bull by the horns. quite; granddaughters, April Lumbley May 1, 1981 - March 4, 2013 $795 He always went to the edge. He was and Stephanie Lumbley; and great talented. He loved his family. He loved granddaughter, Genesis Lumbley, all his friends. He had a lot of love in his of Irving. A funeral service was held at Family owned and operated heart for everyone. He was a humble 2:00 PM Thursday, March 7, 2013 at of Technology and her Juris Doctor- 403 South Britain Preferred Lifelegacy Provider Irving, Texas and simple man. Those that knew Plymouth Park Baptist Church, with ate from the Texas Wesleyan School him well knew him as ‘Jive’. We take Reverend Ken Branam officiating. of Law. Carmen was a member of chismsmithfuneralhome.com 972-259-7644 comfort in knowing that by surviving Burial followed at Oak Grove Memo- the Dallas Bar Association and had the accident he got a chance to know rial Gardens. The family requests that served on the Irving Planning and just how much he was loved. We also Memorials be made to Plymouth Park Zoning Committee. Carmen was a take comfort in knowing that he is no Baptist Church Missions Ministries, trusted and compassionate attorney longer in pain and struggling, that he is 1714 N. Story Road, Irving, TX 75061. and Guardian Ad Litem working hard with his mother, with whole mind and Arrangements made by Brown’s Me- for child advocacy, child neglect and body, embraced by our loving Heav- morial Funeral Home. child abuse cases. Carmen also vol- enly Father. Funeral Services were unteered for many pro-bono (without held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March Carmen C. Urias, P.C. compensation) cases. Her sense of 7, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel Carmen C. Urias, P.C., age 46, humor, efficient and professional at- with burial following at Oak Grove went home to be with the Lord on titude is what made her a very special Founder Memorial Gardens. Dear Brother, a Thursday, Feb- human-being that will truly be missed Continuing soul of great worth, we love you, and ruary 28, 2013 by her family and friends. Carmen had we will miss you…until we see you in Irving, TX. a positive effect on an endless list of The Tradition again. Arrangements made by Brown’s She was born friends, clients, and relatives. A Rosary Memorial Funeral Home. on July 29, 1966 and Viewing were held at 7pm Sunday, “The Right Choice in Midland, TX. March 3, 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Larry Jordan She is survived Funeral Home Chapel, in Irving with for Over 54 Years.” Larry Jordan, age 62, a lifelong by her par- Deacon Ron Morgan leading. A Mass resident of Irving, went on to be with ents Ramon G. of Christian Burial honoring the life of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Carrasco and Beatriz Meraz Carrasco; Carmen C. Uriaswas held at 1pm Mon- 972-254-4242 February 27, ex-husband, Noe Urias; son, Noe day, March 4, 2013 at Holy Family of www.brownmem.com 2013 at Baylor Michael Urias; grandson, Eden Jude Nazareth Church, 2330 Cheyenne, Ben F. Brown Medical Center Urias; siblings, Michelle Carrasco Irving, TX, with Rev. Msgr. Jerome in Irving. Born Fuentes, Anthony Ray Carrasco, and Duesman presiding. Burial followed April 24, 1950 Elizabeth Carrasco. Carmen C. Urias at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Director in Charge Gary Westerman in Dallas, Texas, was a skilled family law attorney Memorial contributions may be made he was the son in the DFW area. She received her to Lungevity.org. We love you Carmen. Owned and Operated by of James “J.E.” Computer Technology undergradu- May you rest in peace and we will see Jordan, Sr. and ate degree from the DeVry Institute you on the other side! Jeanne Brown & The Brown Family

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Title: Oz the Great and Powerful to make a buck and has no problem sleeping at Rated: PG night. When a hot air balloon he is in runs into No doubt that The a Kansas twister he, like Dorothy years later, is Wizard of Oz is one of the swept away and lands in Oz. He soon discovers most watched and time- that the people think he is the fulfillment of an less classics ever. But did age old prophecy and that he will save them and you ever stop and wonder their homeland from the wicked witch. Oz must how the Wizard got there now decide whether to help them or continue in the first place or why his life of selfishness. the Wicked Witch was so In the original movie, you love to hate The wicked? Even if the answer Wicked Witch of the West. Her cackling laugh, Not your grandparents’ Oz but delightful all the same. / Photo: Disney Matt is no you will have a blast green skin, and menacing stare make her a top Mungle watching the new fam- ten villain. Here she is played quite wonderfully Soon after Oz lands in Oz he befriends this little sequences of action and scary images, and brief ily adventure film, Oz the by Mila Kunis. We find her character early on guy who swears a loyal service to the wizard. mild language. There is nothing at all offensive MUNGLE Great and Powerful. Full of as a sweet young witch who is waiting along Their relationship is give and take and the in this one, but parents do need to be aware ON MOVIES wonderment, action, hu- with everyone else for the foretold wizard. monkey is always getting a laugh. The film also of the scary images. The flying monkeys and mor, and well written wit, But as the story progresses we find out what adds a jolly bit of fun characters including The the wicked witch are as scary in this one as the this has everything you would expect to see in exactly makes her so evil and transforms her Munchkins, The Tinkers and Quadling citizens. original. They become even more alive in 3D, a revisit to the merry old Land of Oz into Dorothy’s enemy many years later. Kunis They are watched over by Glinda (Michelle Wil- so I would be careful with your tiniest moviego- The story starts with a struggling carnival seems to be having fun with the role and gets liams) who wants Oz to step up and do the right ers and maybe stick with the 10 and up crowd. magician named Oz (James Franco) who is a into the wickedness with fervor. thing. Like always she sees the good in his heart I give this 4 out of 5 Winkie Guard spears. It self-proclaimed con man and entertaining illu- The humor comes mainly from a winged and desires to help him discover it. is funny, action packed, and delightful for the sionist. He is used to slight-of- hand gimmicks monkey named Finley (voiced by Zach Braff). Oz the Great and Powerful is rated PG for entire family. Vote for Your Favorites 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards You are the judge. Every year we ask our readers blank. Mail your entry to the Rambler Newspapers at to vote for their favorite businesses. Tell us which P.O. Box 177731, Irving TX 75017 or drop it off at businesses are the best in the Irving and Coppell area 627 S. Rogers, Irving TX 75060 no later than April Restaurant - Food in the categories listed below. Vote for your favorites. 20, 2012. The results will be published in the 2013 All Around Food Just complete the ballot below, along with the entry Reader’s Choice. Asian Bakery Bar / Pub Rules: Only need to vote for the categories you feel are important. Bar-b-que Businesses and people nominated must be located and or reside, in Irving. Breakfast Please print. Illegible ballots will be discarded. Buffet Original forms only, no photo copies. Caterer All personal information must be completed to be considered. Chicken Fried Steak All personal information will be kept private and only used for validating the entries. 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• The warmest parts of winter months. did the American Federation Answers your body are your eyes and • The Baltimore Orioles of Labor and the Congress 1. Off the coast of West Africa nose, while the coldest parts had a pretty bad season in of Industrial Organizations 2. Four -- Theodore Roo- (unsurprisingly) are your 1988. After the team lost its merge into the AFL-CIO? sevelt, Woodrow Wilson, fingers and toes. first 10 games, Bob Rivers, a 6. MILITARY: What is the Jimmy Carter and Barack • President Harry Tru- • It was more than 30 deejay at Baltimore radio sta- moral code of the Japanese Obama man was once told there were years ago, in 1982, that a tion WIYY, announced that 1. GEOGRAPHY: Where are samurai? 3. At the base of the spine ghosts in the White House. man in suburban Los Angeles he would stay on the air until the Cape Verde islands? 7. GAMES: What kind of 4. Enemy sympathizers who His response? “I’m sure tied 24 weather balloons to the home team won a game. 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How game is “Millipede”? might give aid to an invader they’re here, and I’m not half his lawn chair in an attempt He kept his word, sleeping many presidents have won 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is 5. 1955 so alarmed at meeting up with to fly. A pretty successful only between songs, for 10 Nobel Peace Prize? arrowroot powder used for? 6. Bushido any of them as I am at having attempt, too -- he made it days. When the Orioles finally 3. ANATOMY: Where is the 9. MUSIC: What were the 7. Arcade game to meet the live nuts I have to to 16,000 feet, alarming air defeated the Chicago White sacrum in the human body? first names of the Allman 8. A thickening agent see every day.” traffic controllers and pilots Sox, Rivers played “I’m Free” 4. LANGUAGE: What is Brothers? 9. Duane and Gregg • Pet food is the third in the process. by The Who, and finally left. meant by the term “fifth 10. THEATER: Who wrote 10. Eugene O’Neill most profitable item for su- • Those who study such • Queen termites can live column”? the play “The Iceman Co- permarkets, following meat things say that the rate of for up to 100 years. 5. HISTORY: In what year meth”? (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. and fresh produce. divorce increases during the (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc. CLUBS

American Legion Post #218 Heritage Park Building 215 Main St. Downtown Irving 3rd Thursday of each month. Recruiting/Questions call 469-621-7878

Buttons & Bows Square & Round Dance Club 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Circle I - Square & Round Dance Club 2nd & 4th Fridays at 8pm Senter Park East 228 Chamberlain

Evening Lions Club 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00pm Community Bible Church Put a Paw print in your heart 2301 Texas Drive Friends of The Irving Theater and a best friend at home! Second Tuesday at Joe’s Coffee Shop. The precious pets at the DFW Humane Society would like to 7 p.m. to eat/casual meeting at 7:30 p.m. bring a lifetime of love and happiness into your home!! Greater Irving Republicans Meets the first Tues. each month Hi my name is @ Spring Creek BBQ at 7 p.m. Pounce de Leon. You can Irving Amateur Radio Club call me Pounce Fourth Thurday of the month for short. I am 7:30 to 9 PM a unique 2-year- Senter Park East old neutered 228 Chamberlain My name is Chico and I'm a young male. Yes, I do www.irvingarc.org guy — a 1yr old Chihuahua mix. I have crossed came to the DFW Humane Society eyes, that is 4140 Valley View Ln. Irving AMBUCS from another shelter that was one of my unique traits. The other neat Irving, Texas 75038 Thursdays @ 11:30 a.m. overcrowded. There are lots of great thing are my long legs. I love to at Los Lupes volunteers here so I get to play with scamper around like a young pony. I get 972-721-7788 them a lot and I love it! I love to go in along with everybody — people and www.dfwhumane.com Irving Garden & Arts 2nd Thursday, 10am the play yard and run, run run. I'm a animals alike. I can't wait to have a fun OPEN: very friendly guy and very playful, too. loving home like yours. Like the famous Irving Garden & Arts Building I'd love to come meet you and I'll explorer I was named after, I will Tuesday - Friday 906 S. Senter 214.435.9876 even let you give me a belly rub! discover a way to your heart if you will 11am-6pm Irving Genealogical Society Please come seem me! just come by and meet me. Saturday 10am – 5pm meets the third Monday of each month in the main auditorium of the Come adopt a new family member today! Irving Public Library. If you can’t adopt, please donate! Irving Noonday Lions PH 972-409-9940 Every Wed. @ Los Lupes In the Irving Mall

Irving Republican Women’s Club Meets the second Monday of each month (except July) at 7pm IHOP Restaurant Hwy 635 @ MacArthur

Irving Retired School Personnel Association 2nd Friday, 10am First Christian Church 210 East Sixth Street

Irving Rotary Club Thursdays at 12 pm Las Colinas Country Club [email protected]

Irving Sunrise Rotary Thursday at 7 am Las Colinas Country Club 4400 N. O”Connor Rd.

Metroplex Glass Club Third Tues. each month 7-9 p.m. Irving Garden & Arts Bldg. For more info call 972-986-2990

The Optimist Club of Irving 1st Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. and 3rd Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Meet at Googly Eyes 2413 W. Airport Frwy.

Saturday Singles Lunch Bunch 1st & 3rd Saturdays 972-254-3525

Single Moms Care & Support of Irving 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Irving YMCA (corner of Irving Blvd. and Story Road) Free meal! Encouraging meeting! Kids welcome!

TOPS TX #58, Irving Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Dwelling Place 1126 Hilltop Drive

VFW Post 2494 IRVING Post Meeting – 1st Thursday at 7pm Ladies’ Auxiliary -1st & 3rd Wed at 7pm Men’s Auxiliary – 4th Wed at 7pm Junior Girls – 2nd Sun at 12:30pm 3375 Belt Line Rd

Widowed Persons Service Saturday Morning 8:30am IHOP Restaurant-Beltline 1801 N. Beltline Rd.

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Women do laundry and hang it to dry on a street corner. Land records were lost in the collapse of government buildings during the 2010 earthquake. People continue to live where their destroyed homes once stood. WORSHIP

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Calvary Chapel of Irving First United Methodist Church “…teaching the bible verse by verse” 211 W. Third, 75060 Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 972-253-3531 www.fumcirving.org 1104 N. Beltline Rd. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Call 817-729-6687 or Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Visit www.calvaryirving.org in the Sanctuary The Food for the Poor feeding station cooks 3,100 pounds of rice with beans or peas 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall “Sibling Rivalry” CATHOLIC five days a week. Haitian Pilgrims served those waiting in line a few scoops of the rice Northgate topped with a pigs’ feet and vegetable broth mixture. /Photos by Sissy Courtney Holy Family of Nazareth United Methodist Church Catholic Church 3700 West Northgate, 75062 Four days in Haiti One block north of Hwy 183 on Esters Rd. 972-252-8519 www.northgateumc.org Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8am, 10am, 12pm, Worship Service 8:15 AM in the Dome 5:30pm Sunday School 9:30 AM 972-252-5521 Worship Service 10:45 AM in the WAC Pilgrims fly to Port-au-Prince www.HolyFamilyChurch.net at the rear of the complex Oak Haven CHURCH OF CHRIST to share food, fellowship United Methodist Church Belt Line Road 1600 N. Irving Heights 75061 By Sissy Courtney glimpse of Haiti –miles of poverty… Church of Christ 972.438.1431 Before sunrise on a chilly, windy tap-taps (Haitian buses)...armed 1202 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX 75061 www.oakhavenumc.org Monday morning in early February, guards outside a grocery store… 1st Century Christianity in the 21st Century Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 11 pilgrims from Flower Mound, people huddled under make-shift Sunday Bible Classes 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m Highland Village and Lewisville met shelters…women stripped to the Sunday Worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. See our ad next week for at Dallas/Fort Worth International waist attempting to bathe on the Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday & Easter plans Airport to begin a journey to Haiti via street. None had running water, 972.790.8606 www.BeltLineChurch.com American Airlines. Previous pilgrims plumbing or electricity. Recovery DISCIPLES OF CHRIST said the trip would change their lives. from the earthquake of 2010 and Kirkwood United Methodist Church These new pilgrims were unsure they Hurricane Sandy last year is slow. First Christian Church “Where God Continues To Do Something New” wanted their lives to change, but said Children were left without families 114 West Grauwyler Rd. 75061 SUNDAYS Reverend they felt a calling to visit the Haitians and families without roofs over their 972-579-0911 9:00 a.m. Servicio de Inspiracion en Espanol 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in English Preston W. Weaver on that tiny island in the Caribbean heads. Government offices were Sunday School for all ages-9:30 a.m. Children’s Church Senior Pastor Haiti shares with Dominican Republic. pancaked in the earthquake, and land Sunday Worship- 10:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time Reverend In their checked luggage, they records were lost. 11:00 a.m. Inspiration Service in English LUTHERAN Albano Tayengo carried toothbrushes and toothpaste Haitian children learn to carry Escuela Dominical en Espanol Associate Pastor for over 1,000 children, new dresses heavy burdens on their heads. Every Rotation Sunday School for little girls, baby blankets, Beanie day they walk to public wells, pump GOOD SHEPHERD 2232 W. Fi h St. @ Story Rd. | Irving, TX 75060 Babies and medical supplies. water into buckets, and carry water LUTHERAN CHURCH 972-254-4191 | www.KirkwoodUMCIrving.org All had tetanus and other shots back to their families. 2620 West Grauwyler Rd, Irving www.gslcirving.com updated before the trip, and most At the entrance to Food for the took medications to prevent malaria. Poor, an armed guard holding a shot- ■ Mid-Week Worship Two of the travelers were best gun with a pistol grip handle greeted Wednesdays 2/20-3/13, 7:00 pm 1714 N. Story Rd. friends, and two were a married the pilgrims. There, the group had Irving, TX 75061 couple, but other than that, all were their first meal in Haiti before going PRESBYTERIAN USA (972) 986-7729 virtual strangers who met briefly at to the public side of the compound to www.plymouthpark.org meetings before the trip. help feed families gathered in a court- Woodhaven Presbyterian Church The group’s first stop was Fort yard. The masses carried buckets for 3650 North O’Connor Road Irving, Texas 75062 Lauderdale where they met rep- rations being handed out. Some had Sunday Morning resentatives of Food for the Poor walked for miles and stood in line for www.woodhavenpres.org Rev. Diane Baldwin First hour worship & bible study — 9:15 AM (FFP), who sponsored them in Haiti. hours for five or six ladles of food. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Administrators at FFP headquarters The pilgrims left their comfort Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Second hour worship & bible study —10:30 AM prepared the pilgrims for what they zones. 972.541.0747 would encounter and armed them During their four days in Haiti, March 10 — (Fourth Sunday in Lent) with knowledge to keep them and the travelers met the lucky Haitians A time for embracing, and a time Worship & Bible those they met safe. Rule Number – those being helped by FFP which for avoiding embraces Fellowship: One: Only drink bottled water; if you spends over 95 percent of the mon- Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 9:30 & 10:50 a.m. accidentally rinse your toothbrush ies donated to help those in need. with tap water, throw it away and They join cooperating organizations PRESBYTERIAN USA 1004 S. Story Rd. get a new one. Rule Two: Only eat to build houses and to open schools St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church Irving, TX 75060 cooked food. and orphanages. 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. Haitian women are modest. The pilgrims did not meet the Irving, TX 75061 972-259-8744 972.790.3629 Most wear long skirts and shirts with masses they saw from their bus win- www.ststephensirving.org myoakview.org sleeves. Pilgrims were instructed dows – those stranded in the streets, Sunday Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. ahead of time to wear closed-toe alleyways, and dumps of Port-au- Sunday Worship 10:50 a.m. Join us March 10 for: shoes, no tank tops or shorts, and Prince and the surrounding area. “When Kingdoms Collide” modest jewelry only. The pilgrims visited schools, Rambler Tuesday morning, the group an elder home where they helped landed at Toussaint Louverture In- bathe the frail and danced with those ternational Airport in Port-au-Prince, still able, an orphanage where they their home for the next four days. planted 200 trees and helped arrange Salvation Army of Irving About 85 percent of Haitians are the library, a housing development unemployed; 70 percent of those who where they gave out food and cloth- Ladies League of Volunteers work earn $1 or less each day. ing, a hospital, a home for cognitively “If you hit rock bottom (in the challenged children where the group United States), you have food stamps, spoon-fed some and blew bubbles for Soup, Soap, and Hope free schools, clean running water, all, and a FFP farm. A security guard free or reduced lunch, and Medicaid,” with a walkie-talkie traveled on the Ladies Luncheon said LeAnn Chong with FFP. bus with them. Following directly (benefiting Community of Irving) She said Haitians pay for uni- behind was a black SUV with a driver Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 No.O’Connor Road, Irving, Texas forms, shoes and books for school. and a 6’7” armed guard – just in case. Siblings often take turns going to On the last day, many left clothes Tuesday, April 2 school because they have to share at the hotel for people who cleaned 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. shoes. Often, they eat on alternate their rooms to wear or to trade for (Lunch served at 12:00) days. things they or their families needed. “In Haiti, one out of four chil- The pilgrims returned to DFW dren die before age six,” Chong said. with suitcases mostly empty except Legacies Lived “Some get washed away in heavy for a few souvenirs, mainly Haitian Shared stories of how lives rains.” rum, coffee, and artwork. have been touched and influenced On their way to FFP’s com- They also had 10 new forever- pound, the pilgrims got their first friends. by individuals leaving a legacy of gererosity, kindness and love. Your heart will be touched by actual stories of life changing experiences. Special Performance by Folklorico Dancers Piano Soloist: Eric Melendez Reservations Paid before March 19 — $35 — after March 19 — $40 Reservations may be made by mailed check or credit card info to: Salvation Army Irving, Attn: Debby Kruse 250 E. Grauwyler Rd, Irving, Texas Phone: 972.438.6553 Groups of 10 may have their table named by their hostess and reserved. Other seating is open. Limited seating For parking convenience, we suggest carpooling The League of Volunteers encourages each guest to bring canned soup for the food closet and/or/ One teacher instructs over 50 kindergartners at a school in Port-au-Prince. a bar of soap for the children going to camp this summer. Page 12 March 9, 2013 THE RAMBLER www.IrvingRambler.com Heritage Crossing should encourage great pedestrian experiences, consultant says By Amanda Casanova businesses into the area. Street and Second Street as well as more breakfast restaurants and support from the public and last year, Reinventing Irving’s Main Street “We’re trying to set a framework easing zoning and design guidelines. nighttime hangouts. the City cut ties with the developer. and loosening zoning laws were going forward for near term catalytic “Great architecture is not your This isn’t the first time the City Gateway Planning, however, has among the recommendations Gate- activities,” Scott Polikov, president of goal,” Polikov said. “Great pedestrian has heard a plan to revitalize down- helped overturn downtown areas in way Planning revealed in their sug- Gateway Planning, said. experiences, great food and cafes, town. Duncanville, Roanoke and McKin- gestions to jumpstart the Heritage Already, the City is looking to those should be your goal.” In 2008, developer Delbert ney. In McKinney, efforts helped Crossing district. The Feb. 28 presen- attract a range of developers. Next Later on, the City may even con- McDougal released plans to gut create a rebranding that led to the tation was the cap to the developer’s week the City will start accepting sider scaling back the boundaries of Heritage Crossing and revamp it city’s recognition as the fifth best 60 day study of the district, an area requests for proposals for the sale of Heritage Crossing to Britain, Pioneer, with new offices, parking garages and place to live in America because of that business owners and residents about 20 acres of residential land in Delaware Creek and Sixth Street. apartments. The plan never gained its downtown. have long said has needed an over- the district. About 50 people attended Gate- haul to attract more business. Other Gateway recommenda- way’s presentation at Irving City Hall, Among its recommendations, tions included creating bike lanes asking questions about marketing Gateway Planning suggested the City and a comprehensive parking plan, the area and suggesting what type of welcome multiple developers and reinventing Irving Boulevard, Main businesses they’d like to see - namely Where Irving Meets and Eats the boys in the residential center that other, the Advocates rented a series of Teens we planned to build would be junior apartments, letting teenage boys stay Continued from Page 1 delinquents , disrupting everything there with much the same regulations in the neighborhood and [would] as they had for the house. Although ST. PATTY'S of them are in the public high school rape their daughters and their grand- the project lasted only 2 years, the system where classmates help as best daughters,” Johnston, a member of Advocates consider it a remarkable FUN FRIDAY! they can, bringing them food and the Advocates and director of the success – only one of the four boys other necessities, but the efforts of a Main Place, another outreach for who entered the program did not March 15 from 5-8 p.m. few well meaning kids is just a drop homeless teens, said sardonically. finish, and the others graduated with in the ocean of what could be done, After assuaging the neighbors’ commendations – one, after raising Menu will include: however. fears, Johnson fumed at residents his GPA from 1.7 to over 3.0, was cornbeef and cabbage. “Students that don’t graduate who still opposed the home’s con- offered a full scholarship to UNT. from high school have a high prob- struction. “[They said] that’s a great Although a success, after adding in Come join ability of being on welfare, food idea … go put it in somebody else’s rent and utilities, acquiring indi- the celebration stamps, becoming incarcerated,” Dr. neighborhood, not in our backyard,” vidual apartments not only has lesser For Take Out Call Lori Davis, one of the Advocates said. Johnston related the residents’ final impact than owning a property but is through the weekend!! “We end up paying more through decision. very expensive as well. March 15-17 (972) 253-7335 taxes after they miss the opportunity Although the Advocates could As it stands now, the Advocates 425 W. Irving Blvd. at O’Connor to graduate. It’s better to invest a have fought the decision, John- still do not have a house, and their small amount of money now to help son knew it was a battle not worth attempts to find a small apartment Serving Irving For Over 40 Years them graduate and help them have a winning. “Why do you want to put building still prove futile. better future.” children into a neighborhood where In a time when Irving strives Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The advocates’ first major suc- all they’re going to face is rejection. to become a steward of the environ- cess came only a year after their That would benefit no one,” she said. ment and a champion for its people, VISIT OUR OTHER LOCATIONS formation when the City of Irving Chris Allen, Chairman of the we cannot forget our responsibilites. WATAUGA MANSFIELD awarded them a $246,000 grant to board for the La Buena Vida Founda- Until then, Advocates are as hopeless build a single family home for these tion, warned that residents squelched as the teenagers they serve, and their 5912 Denton Hwy., 310 Mitchell Rd., invisible teenagers. It was to be a not only an important social service talents and energy are buried, like the Metro (817) 498-7079 Metro (817) 477-3383 place where teens would have a stable but a revolutionary way of tackling the teens’ treasures in coffee cans on the IN GOD WE TRUST home and all the security that comes affliction of teenage homelessness. side of the road. along with it. This house was not to “This is actually a leadership be a shelter. Residents were required program, Allen said. “We have a to meet high standards including program and curriculum that take random drug screenings, part-time extraordinary young people who grand opening employment and full-time enroll- are in extraordinarily bad situations ment in school, even during summer and allow them to reach their full vacation, in order to live there. potential.” The project was received enthu- Unable to come to an under- Wonderful World of Cooking Cafe siastically by both the City and local standing with the neighborhood, advocacy groups. IISD promised to the advocates abandoned the idea of partner with the advocates, and the a house, for the time being. Instead, City of Irving gave them an empty they began looking for multi-family Saturday, March 9 double lot on Maltby Dr. on which buildings, where unconventional, to build their house. The neighbors high density living situations are 5 – 10 p.m. on the street were thrilled with the more acceptable. This has proven idea, but the people living one street to be as monumental challenge as HOMESTYLE COOKING over, frightened by phantasmal finding building a house. The Ad- stereotypes, were less than thrilled, vocates must now vie with various Restaurant hours voicing concerns that these students commercial interests who want to Sun – Wed. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. were criminals. turn the apartment communities into Thurs – 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. “We had a neighborhood meet- cash cows. Fri & Sat. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. ing at the elementary school. And In an attempt to carry their the common denominator was that mission forward in one way or an- (469) 647-5149 1735 N Story Rd Ste 172 meeting to dispelling myths about Irving, TX 75061 Texas education, pointing out that Republicans (Plymouth Park Shp Ctr. Continued from Page 1 Texas was first in science education among minorities and that the state’s next to Mrs. Bairds outlet) I thought I would explain to them model works. what’s involved and how people have Bennet Ratliff, the representa- pulled pieces out of that to make it tive for state district 115, commented sound very radical, when in fact, it’s on House Bill 5. not very radical,” Hardy said. “Some “House Bill 5 is taking a fresh Present this coupon for a of the parents feel like the lessons are look at all the high stakes testing radical and teach Communist ideas, criteria that were put in place a year but I happen to be very familiar with ago. We’ve heard a lot back from 50% discount it, and I don’t think it’s that at all.” parents and teachers and adminis- Despite this, many parents had trators and the general public that (excluding alcohol beverages) other concerns. In response to a we’re over-testing our kids,” Ratliff question about the curriculum’s lack said. “Fifteen tests to get out of high Expires 3/9/2013 of transparency - it isn’t available for school is too much, and there are a review online - Hardy replied that the lot of bills that are being considered curriculum standards were available to try and reduce that to a reasonable for public viewing at the district of- number and make sure that there’s fice, and also defended the policy on accountability for our taxpayers, but the basis of copyright law. yet, provide flexibility for our kids Easter Brunch “It’s a copyright issue. We paid without putting them through an en- 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM March 31 for that, and if we put it up online tire regiment of tests.” Ratliff hopes then anyone can use it. 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